Safety in case-taking – a trauma-informed journey from outside to inside to outside

Safety in case-taking –
a trauma-informed journey from outside to inside to outside

Similia Vol 34 No 2 – December 2021

Author: Michelle Hookham

Abstract

Homeopathic philosophy holds the value of the ‘unprejudiced observer’ as being essential in order to perceive the unique expression of symptoms in every case. However, when a person has a history of trauma, care needs to be taken to ensure safe disclosure so that the person does not experience re-traumatisation.

This paper utilises my experience as a homeopath and mental health practitioner in private practice to explore the topic of trauma-informed case- taking. The paper includes information, insights and reflections, including:

a refresher of case-taking principles according to our esteemed teachers
principles of trauma-informed care
trauma-sensitive case-taking
ethics and duty of care
clinical examples illustrating key points
keeping yourself and your clients safe.

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